Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Madagascar
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Devil's Backbone
In German
blau -Schwingel
Devil's Backbone
In French
bleu fétuque
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
azul festuca
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
blue Fescue
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color:
Blue Fescue leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone
Care of Blue Fescue and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.